Associate Purchasing Specialist
Cambridge United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Location Cambridge, GB Job ID REQ-056275We are seeking a highly organized, detail-orientated and commercially driven Associate Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing process for one of our key customers. This role combines strategic product selection with hands-on purchasing, vendor management, and cost optimisation to support our business goals.
In this position, you will be responsible for selecting and purchasing goods and services including determining product type, quality, source, timing, pricing, and promotional plans.
Role responsibilities:
Reviews, analyzes and processes incoming purchase requisitions
Coordinates purchasing activities in a cost effective and timely manner
Requests quotes from suppliers for a purchase of specific services
Responsible for purchasing and procurement data input and integrity
Performs cost analysis and volume planning for external services
Monitors the cost and scope of suppliers to negotiate highest quality at best value
Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive
May recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experienced in purchasing, order entry, customer service in a team-based environment
Skilled at negotiation and vendor management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel
Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams
Detail-oriented, analytical, and commercially minded
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Organization and time management skills
Working Environment:
Office based (Cambridge, UK), 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
